Meet Our Board of Directors

Jahera Otieno, Chair/President

Jahera Otieno, Chair/President

Senior Consultant, Community Wealth Partners

Jahera Otieno is a mission-driven professional with experience working in the public sector, international development, and community health to drive strategic growth and implement effective organizational and program management. Ms. Otieno is entrepreneurial-minded and a strategic and innovative thinker and leader.  She is experienced in client and stakeholder management, including working with corporate partners, philanthropic donors, and government with experience in program operations, grant management, and communications and resource development.

Kevin Aiken

Kevin Aiken

Graduate Student, Georgetown University

Kevin Aiken is passionate about service-driven leadership and community impact. With a background in nonprofit work, he has supported initiatives focused on opportunity and access. As he begins his Master of Finance at Georgetown University, Kevin is eager to continue building partnerships, connecting communities, and contributing to sustainable change.

Kathryn Corbi

Kathryn Corbi

Operations Specialist, BDO

Kathryn Corbi is a senior professional with over 15 years of experience in global program, project, product, and operations management. She has a proven track record of reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating with executive teams. Her expertise in research, writing, and transforming information into actionable insights, coupled with a strong ability to manage and implement strategic projects, makes her a valued management leader. She is adept at overseeing multiple workstreams, as well as leading and collaborating with diverse teams across the U.S., South Africa, India, London, Philippines, Honduras, and Canada.

Phillip Dorroh

Phillip Dorroh

Sales Consultant, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Phillip Dorroh is a Sales Consultant with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, where he oversees renewals and acquisitions for 13 brokers, serving over 10,000 groups. In addition to his professional achievements, Phillip has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service through involvement in projects such as Building Bikes for Kids, Homeless Organizations, and the Polar Bear Plunge. Phillip has been a mentor to young men with autism since 1996 and most recently presented at a CMF Operating Company LLC Wellness Event focused on Mental Health. His dedication to helping others and his passion for service have been consistent throughout his career.

Ryan King

Ryan King

Self-Advocate, Project ACTION!

Ryan King is a determined, strong self-advocate and is active with Project ACTION!, the District’s self-advocacy coalition. He presents locally and nationally at advocacy conferences. He co-presents with self-advocates and attorneys on a variety of advocacy topics but he is most passionate about supported decision-making (SDM) and people getting to make their own choices and decisions. He wants to make sure others know this can become a reality for them also. Mr. King has been featured in The Washington Post and other national publications on his personal story of having the DC Court over-turn his guardianship in favor of SDM. He has been a Board member with Lifeline Partnership for four years. They support and nurture people with developmental disabilities to grow socially and spiritually. Mr. King has been employed by Safeway Corporation for 21 years. He is a resident of Ward 4 and enjoys cooking, attending sporting events, listening to music and advocating for others.

Evan Monod

Evan Monod

Staff Attorney, The Arc of the United States

Evan Monod serves as the staff attorney at The Arc of the United States. He represents people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in federal impact litigation across the country. As a person with a disability, Evan has a passion for using the law to protect and advance the interests of the disabled community. He received his BA with honors from Georgetown University, and his JD with honors from the George Washington University Law School. While in law school, Evan interned at Quality Trust. He is honored to serve on the board of the organization where his legal career began.

Mariana Roig

Mariana Roig

Co-founder and VP of Strategy for ROIG Communications

Mariana Roig is a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience in the field of communications. Mariana holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland and a master’s degree from The Georgetown University in Communications and Public Relations. Her work and expertise developing multilingual marketing and public relations initiatives have ensured high-impact results in various fields. Mariana is known for her creative talent to plan, lead, and implement communications strategies of regional, national and global scope. She has positioned her company as a leading cross-cultural strategic communications agency based in DC, in only six years.

Monica Sanjur

Monica Sanjur

IDD and Family Engagement Specialist, Georgetown University

Mónica Sanjur is a creative accessibility professional and disability advocate with over a decade of experience advancing digital accessibility, inclusive education, and disability rights. Blending technical expertise with storytelling, she works to expand access and center lived experiences. As a parent of a young adult with Down syndrome, she brings a deeply personal commitment to equity and is honored to support Quality Trust’s mission.

Robin Shaffert, J. D.

Robin Shaffert, J. D.

Senior Policy Associate and Research Instructor, Georgetown University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities 

Robin Shaffert is an impassioned disability advocate and researcher on District of Columbia policy issues that affect people with and at risk for developmental disabilities, their families.  She testified on the importance of increasing employment opportunities for DC residents with disabilities before the DC City Council and has lectured in the Georgetown University Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program on disability employment issues, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in the employment of people with disabilities.
Robin served as Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for the American Association of People with Disabilities where she led AAPD’s initiatives to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities.  She also served as Senior Executive Officer, Individual and Family Support at The Arc of the United States where she spearheaded the creation of The Arc’s Center for Future Planning and as the policy director of the Caring Across Generations campaign.

Jackie Spainhour

Jackie Spainhour

Founder, Spainhour Consulting

Sherry Teycer

Sherry Teycer

HR Professional, Giant Food

Sherry Teycer is a dedicated HR professional at Giant Food, leveraging her expertise to promote inclusivity and diversity within the organization.  As a passionate advocate for both her profession and her community, she actively serves as a communication chair for Giant’s Business Resource Group (BRG) Thrive for People of Color, spearheading initiatives aimed at empowering underrepresented voices. A proud alum of the University of Maryland Global Campus, Sherry holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Management, grounding her strong foundation of knowledge and skills. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to education and mentorship, working tirelessly to empower people leaders across the organization to cultivate inclusive work environments where every individual feels valued and respected. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sherry is deeply invested in advocacy work , particularly for individuals with invisible disabilities. Inspired by her daughter, Lorena, who bravely navigates autism, Sherry utilizes her platform and voice to champion awareness and support for this community. Through her advocacy efforts, she strives to create a more compassionate and understanding society for individuals like Lorena.

Keith Wright

Keith Wright

Self-Advocate

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